September 271999 - Atlanta Georgia
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--Hulk Hogan is shown arriving at the arena by getting out of a limo. A couple of kids come up wearing Hulk shirts and Hogan is friendly with them and obliges for autographs. Then, from behind Sting comes in and cheap shots the Hulkster with various shots to the knees, and Hogan is shown lying on the ground as they begin the program.
--Heenan and Schiavone go out to Mike Tenay in the back and he injured the now fallen Hulk Hogan. Hogan avoids medical attention and says he is going into wrestle tonight.
--"The Cat" Ernest Miller (w/Sonny Onoo) vs. Chris Benoit for the WCW World Television Title.
-Excellent match, although I was surprised at how much offense Cat managed to gain during this bout. Miller says he wants everyone to shut up and he will whoop the whole city, even though it's his hometown. Cat adds on that everyone else sucks and he is the greatest. He chastizes the Falcons as well. Ernest says he came out to get a title shot and someone should call his momma. Cat finishes this by saying that he won't leave until he gets a title shot, and he will whoop all these chumps until someone comes out. Benoit comes out to a big time pop. Cat tells the Crippler that he wanted to start at the top, but he decides he will have to start at the bottom to start his belt collection. Miller avoids Benoit in the early part of the match, as they chase each other around the ring. Benoit slams the head of Miller on the top turnbuckle. Kick to the face by the Greatest. Miller begins to take control of this bout. Cat is dancing around, but Benoit quickly puts him into a roll up, but only a two count. Standing side kick from the three time karate champion. Cat pounds on the chest of the Crippler with rapid punches and kicks. Scoop and a slam by the challenger. Miller tosses the fallen champ over the middle rope and they brawl outside the ring. Onoo takes a few cheap shots in on Benoit. Miller tosses the crippled Crippler into the guardrail. Onoo holds Miller's foot on the rope as he chokes the life out of Chris. Attempted comeback by the Crippler, but Cat quelles that with a rake of the eyes. Two elbow drops by the dominating Miller. Crippler comes back with a stiff looking lariat. Onoo jumps on the back of Benoit, but then he is accidently with the red shoe by Miller. German suplex, diving headbutt combination by the champion. And, finally Cat taps out after a long delay due to the Crippler Crossface. Chris Benoit retains the title.
Winner: Chris Benoit to retain the WCW Television Title.
--Buff Bagwell vs. Vampiro
-Another very interesting bout, even though he lost, Vampiro is absolutely disgusting. The ladies absolutely go nuts for Buffy. WOW. Buffy says it's not very often he gets to go to Atlanta, he says he's Buff, but the crowd's the stuff. Spinning heel kick by Vampiro. Vampiro perches Buff on the turnbuckle and he rains in the kicks. Spinning heel kick from the top rope by Vampiro, followed by a 2 count. Running lariat by Bagwell. Vampiro comes back and rakes his eyes, but Buff comes back with a counter of a short powerbomb. Back body drop by Buffy. Attempted baseball slide by Buffy, but Vampiro pulls his feet out from under him. Vampiro disassembles the steel steps beside the ring and then he tosses Bagwell head first into them. Vampiro accosts Bagwell heavily outside the ring. Chokehold by Bagwell, and Buffy nearly conks out, but after lots of crowd support, he comes back up and recovers. Combination scoop-power slam by Vampiro. He continues with a high risk manuever, but Biff kicks out. Missed guillotine leg drop by Vampiro. Buff comes back with two atomic drops and then a cross body. Bagwell continues his advantage with more offensive moves. Buff finally finishes off Vampiro with a devastating looking Blockbuster.
Winner: Buff Bagwell
--Tony and Bobby are talking about Goldberg's match later in this hour, when a cryptic voice comes on the mic and tells Schiavone it's time to turn to the dark side.
--A very unusual promo was shown depicting the death of Lex Luger. WTF
--Miss Elizabeth comes down to the ring and Tony announces that Luger no longer wants to be referred to as Luger, but rather the Total Package. Luger is shown kneeling in the ring. He stands up wearing only a speedo and he flexes his huge muscles to the crowd's delight. The only time it seems Tony describes each and every muscles in Lex's body.
--Rey Mysterio Jr. (w/Filthy Animals) vs. Dean Malenko (w/The Revolution)
-Very nice sounding pop for Rey Jr. Lesser pop for the Revolution. To prevent trouble, the referee sends back the Filthy Animals and the Revolution to make it a one on one bout. Cross body by Malenko. Two arm drag takedowns by Dean. This match is already fast paced and exciting. Both men take a nasty spill on either side of the ring post. Roll up and a two count by Malenko. Missed inverted suplex by Malenko. Dean picks up Rey on puts him on the apron. Attempted spring board moonsault, but Dean catches Rey and hits the powerbomb. Cover 2. Sid and Rick Steiner are shown in the back arriving at the arena. Forward roll for the cover and win by Mini Me.
Winner: Rey Mysterio Jr.
--Hugh Morrus (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Goldberg
-Decent contest, It was nice to see Goldberg sell the chair shot from Sid so much. Jimmy Hart tells Goldberg he is next. HUGE positive crowd reaction for Goldberg. Loud "Goldberg" chants. He takes a very long time to come to the ring tonight. Flying dropkick by Goldberg. One kick from Bill knocks Morrus threw the ropes and onto the mat. Goldberg pitches Hugh into the steel steps face first. Back in the ring, those stentorian "Goldberg" chants. One handed scoop slam by Goldberg. Hart gets up on the apron to distract Goldberg. Outside the ring, Bill gets hit by a chair in the back by Sid. Goldberg tries to recover, but Morrus rains in the rights on the injured back of Goldberg. Scoop and a slam by Hugh. Huge top rope elbow drop by the First Family member. Missed right hand by Goldberg. Cover 2 by Morrus. Reverse chin lock by Hugh. Another scoop slam by the challenger. No laughing matter moonsault by Morrus. But, Goldberg kicks out after a late two count. Corner splash by Morrus. Spear, then a jackhammer by Goldberg and he finally wins a long hard fought match. Goldberg says in his home town he has never been so serious about kicking a man's ass in his life time. He continues by saying it's time to remember that old cliche, it's not who's left, but WHO'S NEXT?
Winner: Goldberg
--"Mean" Gene Okerlund is shown standing right by the ring enterance area and he is joined by Kim Page and Storm. Storm discusses about how they had 19 finalists and they had a great time. Both women's video's are shown to the crowd's enjoyment. Both women come out to the arena to a big pop. Okerlund adds that you can vote on WCW.COM until 2 AM EST.
--Evan Karagias vs. Berlyn
-Lots of cheap heat for Berlyn. No heat/pop for Evan. "USA" chants. Penzer says that Berlyn demands total silence during his match tonight. Back elbow by Wright. Drop kick by Evan. Head-scissors takeover by Karagias. European uppercut to retain the advantage by Berlyn. Alex pounds on the back of Evan with kicks. Scoop and a slam by Berlyn. Berlyn attempts to get up on the top rope and Karagias pulls him down and he hits his groin on the top rope. Cross body into a cover 2 by Evan. Elbow drop by Karagias. Evan slips on the middle rope and he gets slammed by the bodyguard. Berlyn takes the advantage and he hits the swinging neck breaker for the win. After the match is over, Berlyn puts Karagias in the Boston Crab. Brad Armstrong comes out and he is promptly beaten to a pulp by the Germans.
Winner: Berlyn
--David Flair is shown in the back attempting to reach Torrie Wilson, and he can't and he looks very frusterated.
--West Texas Rednecks vs. Harlem Heat for the WCW World Tag Team Championships
-Good match, although I could care less about these two tag teams. Big pop for the nine time tag team champions. Kendall and Booker T are in to commence this bout. Side head lock by Booker T. T stands in the ring and absorbs the crowds cheers. Barry Windham is tagged in. Double team by the Harlem Heat. Cover 2 by Stevie Ray. Windham pounds on Booker T as they go to commercial. Kendall hits the leg drop on Booker T, but he can only get a two count. Reverse chin lock applied by the younger Windham. Cross body by half of the tag team champs. Barry interrupts the count. DDT by Kendall. The Windhams toss Booker T outside of the ring. Back in the ring, Kendall makes the cover, but he can only gain a two count. Barry tagged in. Running back elbow by Stevie, as all the men are now brawling. Booker T gets nailed by Henning. T and Barry are now the legal men in the bout. Stevie Ray clocks the knee of Barry Windham with the title belt, as the ref is distracted by Kendall. Ray then makes the pin and Harlem Heat retains the title.
Winner: Harlem Heat to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships.
--Rick Steiner vs. Van Hammer
-Shitty match, I would have fallen asleep had I not been eating pizza. Steiner says he is the DFG, and he is the man. Rick acknowledges the fact that he knows every punk want's a shot at Sid, but he has better things to do. If you want some, come get some. If you don't like me, bite me. The Usual. Steiner pounds the blonde head of Hammer on the corner turnbuckle. Both men brawl on the ring enterance ramp and the DFG eventually knocks Hammer to the ground. Slow, phlegmatic match. Steiner is totally distroying Hammer with punches to the back of the head. Hook of the leg by Rick, but only a two count. Hammer finally gets on the board and he hits the DDT. The crowd is totally silent during this match. No cover by Hammer, as he decides to pose for the camera. Top rope bulldog by Steiner for the decision.
Winner: Rick Steiner
--"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Good pop for Bret. Okerlund says he doesn't know if Hogan will be here tonight for the main event six man tag. Gene inquires about the baseball bat, and Hart says he did take a couple of stitches, but it will take a hell of a lot more to stop him. Bret continues on by saying that he was thinking about quitting, but now he is glad he came back so he can defeat the scum of the earth, such as DDP and Sting. Hart says that Hogan is the Elvis Presley is wrestling and no one will ever beat him. Ric Flair now comes down to the ring to a big pop. Hart praises Flair by saying that he puts on the greatest matches and that Ric is the best there was, the best their is and the best their ever will be. Hart says he is proud to be the partner of the Nature Boy. Flair suggests that Hart and him tell the Atlanta crowd that they are going to kick DDP's, Luger's and Sting's ass. WOOOO!! Flair says that with him and Hitman by his side they are going to make history tonight, even though Hogan is not out their. Flair goes nuts and he starts jumping around the ring for no reason. WOOOOO!! Hart tells DDP, Sting and Luger to bring it on later in the evening.
--David Flair and Torrie Wilson are shown talking on the phone and David is asking Torrie where she is, and she says she got caught up at the airport. She is actually double crossing him and staying with the Filthy Animals. Heh.
--Konnan vs. Perry Saturn
-HAHA. Lots of heat for Konnan, during his "Where my dogs at?" sphiel. He plugs his Filthy Animals group as well. Good pop for Saturn as well. Hip toss by K-Dogg. Arm-carry takedown into an arm bar by Konnan. "Odelay" chants. Standing side kick by Saturn. Arm bar submission type manuever by Perry. Konnan nearly taps out. Cross arm breaker by the Revolution member, but K-Dogg manages to make it to the ropes. Double lariat that knocks both men out. The ref starts the ten count. Cover 2 as they go to the advertisments. Samoan drop from the top by Saturn. Top rope elbow drop by Saturn. Cover 2, as the ref makes a long count. Over the top and a two count by Konnan. Another two count by Perry. Konnan flips Saturn on to the mat from the top rope, yet he can only gain a two count. Another cover by Konnan. Cover 2. Chavo, Silver King, Pyschosis and Juvi come out to ambush Konnan. The Filthy Animals come in to help their fallen counterpart. Douglas runs in and the rest of the Revolution take Shane out, as him and Saturn begin to argue.
Winner: No Contest due to the interference of Chavo Guerrero Jr.
--Goldberg comes back to the arena with Sid's car and you can tell something suspicious is going on, as a tow truck eventually arrives on the scene.
--Okerlund does his typical weekly interview with DDP. Page tells the crowd to shut the hell up while Gene is talking. Page tells Okerlund to listen to him, because the fans obviously love him. DDP says the fan's love him because he is married to the most beautiful women in the world. Dallas adds that people hate him because he is married to the most beautiful women in the world. He continues on by stating that no one will ever forget him because he is the two time, two time, two time World Heavyweight Champion. Page plugs Sting and Luger, as he hails them the greatest pool of talent of all time. Page says he knows that Hogan will not be here. He sums it up by saying that him, Sting and the Total Package are going to whoop some ass tonight.
--Pyschosis vs. Kidman
-I thought this was one of the most exciting and dynamic matches the WCW has staged in a long time.Pyschosis loses his mask , or Kidman loses his hair match . Billy saunters down to the ring to a very big pop and he is accompanied by a barber. Before the match begins, Pyschosis works the crowd to some heat. Outside the ring as the match commenses, Kidman is tossed into the guard rail. Pyschosis takes a step down and Kidman goes flying to the mat outside the ring. Moonsault from the top rope by Pyschosis, and he lands straight on Billy. Attempted high risk manuever by Pyschosis, but Kidman cuts him off with a drop kick. Chavo comes down to the ring to distract Kidman. DDT by Pyschosis, as he takes advantage. Cover attempt by Pyschosis, but he can only get a two count. Juvi comes down to cheer him on as well. Missed back body drop by Kidman. Pyschosis sets Billy up on the top turnbuckle, and he lands the frankensteiner. Long two count on the cover by Pyschosis. Uppercut followed by a double axe handle by Pyschosis. Kidman is now set on the top rope by Pyschosis. Hook of the leg, but only a two count gained by the masked luchadore. Billy comes back with rights to the back of Pyschosis. Kidman then proceeds to hits head very hard on one of the turnbuckles. Kidman reverses a move and he hits the short powerbomb. First real cover by Billy, but he can only gain a two count. Pyschosis drives Kidman face first from the middle turnbuckle with a powerbomb. Another long two count. Kidman sets up for the shooting star press. Chavo comes in and tornado DDT's Kidman as the ref is distracted by Juvi. Long, very long cover 2 by the resilent Billy. Roll up and an enormously long two count for Kidman. As the ref is distracted again, Juvi sprints into the ring and he hits the Juvi Driver on Kidman. Pyschosis comes in with another lateral press and a cover. Another long two count by the ref. Kidman gets up and one times Juvi to knocks him off the ropes. Kidman hits the shooting star press for the victory. Pyschosis is unmasked and he begins to freak out and run around the ring. The rest of the Filthy Animals come down to the ring and they put Kidman on their shoulders.
Winner: Kidman
--Main Event: Sting, Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page vs. Ric Flair and Bret Hart
-Buffer does his usual main event speech. Actually, lots of pop for what is supposed to be the Heel group. The Nature Boy ambles to the ring area to a huge pop. Sting and the Nature Boy into start the match. Press slam from Sting, and then Ric is thrown into the turnbuckle. Sting had been down, but he rebounds with a rake of the eyes. Luger is in. The total package is now greeted by the Hitman. Atomic drop by Bret, followed by a head butt. Russian leg sweep by the dominant Hart. Attempted sharp shooter by Hart brings in DDP. Page cheap shots Ric, as he is standing patiently on the ring apron. The franchise back in to the contest. Total Package back in the contest now, and he rains the kicks in on Hart. Luger sets up Hart on the turnbuckle. Inside cradle and a two count by the Hitman. As Flair and Sting are fighting, that ties up the referees, DDP and Luger pound on the defenseless Hart. Sting and the Hitman in the battle now. Mandatory ten count started by the referee. Hart is the first up and he tags in Flair. Ric takes them all down with knife edge chops and rakes of the eyes. Sting is then thrown over the top rope by the 14 time world Champ. Bret interferes and he pounds on DDP and Luger. Hart takes care of Page and the Total Package on the arena floor. Back in the ring, Flair applies the figure four on Sting. Elizabeth gives the total package the bat and he chokes Hart. Lexy proceeds to come into the ring and he pounds Flair with the bat, therefore causing a DQ. David Flair runs in to help his father and he is quickly annihilated. "Hogan" chants, Hulk emerges from the back and he limps down to the ring and he punches out a surprised Sting, Luger and DDP. Hulk clubs all three of his opponents with a bat. Sid is shown leaving the arena, only to find his car demolished.
Winner: Ric Flair and Bret Hart due to the disqualification of Sting.